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ROME (AP) — The recovery of a superyacht that sank last year off the Sicilian coast was temporarily halted Saturday following the death of a specialist diver while working underwater, the company overseeing the operation said. U.K.…

By O. Kay Henderson (Radio Iowa) Republicans in the Iowa Senate have approved a House bill that bars D.E.I. initiatives at all levels of Iowa government, but senators scaled back some parts of the legislation.…

NEWTON – North Mahaska competed at Newton on Friday as they tune-up for next week’s state track qualifier. Newton dominated both divisions winning the boys with 217 points to 127 by Lynnville-Sully, and the girls…

PELLA – A two-vehicle accident in Pella on Friday night that injured a teenager from New Sharon resulted in the arrest of an Oskaloosa man. According to traffic records, 18-year-old Jaxy Olson of New Sharon…

Queen have announced a limited edition immersive Dolby Atmos release of the debut album, Queen I, set to be available on Audiophile Blu-ray on June 13th. This new release arrives in the U.S. by Sony…

The Who have announced their bittersweet final tour of the U.S. and Canada as a truly grand finale of their illustrious six-decade career. The 2025 series of dates is aptly titled The Song Is Over…

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV, history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel. Leo spoke off-the-cuff…

DES MOINES – Drought conditions have improved across the state despite below-normal rainfall in April, according to the latest Water Summary Update. After a wetter-than normal March, April saw below-average precipitation across all regions of…

NEW SHARON – Pella made the most of their first time at Prairie Knolls Golf Course in New Sharon Thursday. The Lady Dutch shot a 366 to North Mahaska’s 414. Baxter finished with a 454,…

KNOXVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam May 12-14. The closure is necessary for the ongoing rehabilitation…